blood chemistry
Body fluid composition
Blood chemistry refers to the levels of various substances in the blood—glucose, cholesterol, electrolytes, enzymes, and other markers.
A blood chemistry panel or blood chemistry test measures these values to assess organ function and overall health: The doctor ordered blood chemistry to check her kidney function.
Also called blood work or a metabolic panel.
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- lipid profileBlood fat composition analysis
- acidosisExcess blood sourness
CMP · alkalosis · creatinine · hemoglobin · sodium · calcium · waste removal · potassium · liver function test · magnesium · albumin · urea · kidney function · thyroid panel · pH balance · anemia · spectrophotometry · triglycerides
- physiologymetabolism, circulation, respiration, homeostasis, digestion
- blood testsCBC, CMP, hemoglobin, hematocrit, electrolytes
- lab testsCBC, urinalysis, bloodwork, cholesterol test, lipid panel
- Vet Testsbloodwork, urinalysis, heartworm test, CBC, physical exam
- toxicologytoxicology, poison, toxin, venom, toxicity
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Medical evaluation of body
physical exam · clinical observation · visual inspection · palpation · auscultation
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Laboratory examination of urine
tissue biopsy · breath test · skin test · sweat test · hair analysis
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